Leadership Team

David began as principal at Elmwood in July, 2023. Prior, he served as the principal at the Lt. Peter. M. Hansen Elementary School in Canton, MA for nine years, and before that was a team chairperson and special education teacher in both Canton and Franklin, MA.

David received his Bachelor of Arts degree in criminal justice from Stonehill College and a Master of Education degree from Simmons College. Additionally, he earned a Master of Education degree in organizational management from Endicott College and completed the Massachusetts Secondary School Administrators’ Association (MSSAA) Leadership Licensure Program.

Jen Hines is an Assistant Principal at Elmwood Elementary School. Prior to being an Assistant Principal, she was a second grade teacher at Elmwood from 2018-2025. Before joining Hopkinton Public Schools, Jen spent ten years in the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District. She has also been an adjunct faculty member at Bristol Community College since 2012.

Jen holds a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in Reading from the University of New England, as well as a Master's of Education Degree in Elementary Education from American International College. Her undergraduate work was in Elementary Education and History, completed at Bridgewater State. Jen also holds certifications in The Teacher and Social Emotional Learning, as a Youth Mental Health First Aid instructor, and a Trauma and Resilience Specialist. In addition to her administrative license, Jen holds licenses in elementary education, history, and as a reading specialist.